Integrating Professional Judgement with Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Construction Cost Estimation and Prediction in Contextually Variable Projects

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Construction cost estimating and prediction have been modelled using stochastic and parametric approaches. Algorithmic tools have been developed to improve precision and accuracy of estimates and forecasts of construction costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Ene

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Effect of Stacking CFRP Sequence on Strength Resistance of Connections in Glulam Structures

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The future of sustainable construction is taking shape with engineered timber, and glued laminated timber (glulam) stands at the forefront. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Zafari

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Design and Sustainability Assessment of Novel Building Integrated Solar Technologies

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The transition to a sustainable energy future requires changing how urban environments operate. Buildings and industrial sites are major energy consumers and sources of emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Competency, Skills, and AI in Project Leadership: Bridging Knowledge and Productivity Gaps for 21st-Century Workforce Readiness in the Construction Industry

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The UK construction industry faces persistent challenges of productivity stagnation, skill shortages, and fragmented professional development pathways (Farmer, 2016; Construction Leadership Council, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ahmed

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

In an era where the quest for sustainability intersects with the imperative of human well-being, the building sector stands at a critical juncture [1,2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector, covering other professional services, accounts for a substantial value addition of every economy globally and generates substantial incomes in export earnings, especially in advanced economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Missa, Dr H Kew

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Application of Structural Health Monitoring to concrete structures with non-metallic reinforcement.

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Application of non-metallic reinforcement, such as Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), is getting increasingly popular due to reduced risk of corrosion, high strength, no interference with electro-magnetic fields and other positive characteristics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Donchev

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI-Human Co-Working Models for City-Scale Energy-Saving Transformation in Existing Building Stock

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The decarbonisation of the built environment presents a major challenge for local governments, particularly in cities with large, aging housing stocks and diverse community needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A framework for construction waste minimisation in lean projects – a life cycle approach

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Construction waste can take many forms including holding excess inventory of materials, unnecessary movements of construction operatives and vehicles to/from/within a site, idle time between operations, defective work etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Papadopoulou, Dr S Ahmed

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Delivering sustainable environments within a changing climate (Ref: ABCE-SECC-26)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Shape the solutions to create safe and healthily environments and renewable energy generation technologies. Environmental change is one of the most critical and pressing drivers acting on global economies and societies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Radu

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Delivering infrastructure and construction manufacturing (Ref: ABCE-ICM-26)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Join an internationally recognised school for advanced digital manufacturing, specialising in 3D Concrete printing, materials and structural design. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Blanco

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fine Art PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 140 Fine Art PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Integrating Professional Judgement with Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Construction Cost Estimation and Prediction in Contextually Variable Projects

Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Effect of Stacking CFRP Sequence on Strength Resistance of Connections in Glulam Structures

Design and Sustainability Assessment of Novel Building Integrated Solar Technologies

Competency, Skills, and AI in Project Leadership: Bridging Knowledge and Productivity Gaps for 21st-Century Workforce Readiness in the Construction Industry

Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Application of Structural Health Monitoring to concrete structures with non-metallic reinforcement.

AI-Human Co-Working Models for City-Scale Energy-Saving Transformation in Existing Building Stock

A framework for construction waste minimisation in lean projects – a life cycle approach

Urban China (Ref: SSH26-SF-GYE)

Delivering efficient buildings, efficiently (Ref: ABCE-EBE-26)

Delivering an integrated and sustainable built environment (Ref:

Delivering sustainable environments within a changing climate (Ref: ABCE-SECC-26)

Delivering infrastructure and construction manufacturing (Ref: ABCE-ICM-26)

We have 140 Fine Art PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fine Art PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 140 Fine Art PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Integrating Professional Judgement with Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Construction Cost Estimation and Prediction in Contextually Variable Projects

Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Effect of Stacking CFRP Sequence on Strength Resistance of Connections in Glulam Structures

Design and Sustainability Assessment of Novel Building Integrated Solar Technologies

Competency, Skills, and AI in Project Leadership: Bridging Knowledge and Productivity Gaps for 21st-Century Workforce Readiness in the Construction Industry

Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Application of Structural Health Monitoring to concrete structures with non-metallic reinforcement.

AI-Human Co-Working Models for City-Scale Energy-Saving Transformation in Existing Building Stock

A framework for construction waste minimisation in lean projects – a life cycle approach

Urban China (Ref: SSH26-SF-GYE)

Delivering efficient buildings, efficiently (Ref: ABCE-EBE-26)

Delivering an integrated and sustainable built environment (Ref:

Delivering sustainable environments within a changing climate (Ref: ABCE-SECC-26)

Delivering infrastructure and construction manufacturing (Ref: ABCE-ICM-26)

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